From June 4-6, 2024, the Advisory Council of the Heads of Protestant Churches in Russia held its 100th summit in St. Petersburg. Its motto was the famous quote “In essentials unity; in non-essentials liberty; and in all things charity.” The meeting gathered denomination leaders, public activists and government officials. The ELCIR was represented … [Read more...]
15th St. Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast Prayer Breakfast upholds traditional family values
The 15th St. Petersburg & Leningrad Oblast Prayer Breakfast: Family, Traditional Family Values was held on May 14, 2024. ELCIR Lutherans participated in the event. Bishop Ivan Laptev said a short homily, read Mt. 19:5-6 out loud and lifted a prayer. Married for 44 years, Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi and his wife Alina received … [Read more...]
ELCIR and Orthodox ecclesiastics & educators meet in Koltushi
On March 13, 2024, in Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, ELCIR ecclesiastics met with Bishop Silvanus of Peterhof, rector of St. Petersburg Theological Academy of The Russian Orthodox Church. The other guests were two faculty members of Moscow Theological Academy of The Russian Orthodox Church—Aleksei Svetozarski, head of the church history … [Read more...]
TICI celebrates anniversaries, hosts conference and inaugurates new building
On December 8, 2023, the Theological Institute of The Church of Ingria (TICI) located in Koltushi, Leningrad Oblast, hosted a theological conference on the occasion of the 30th anniversary since the then Laurikalla Training Center was first established and the 160th anniversary of the seminary in Kolpany. The topic of the conference was … [Read more...]
Church dedication in Ulan-Ude
The 12th Sunday after Trinity, August 27, 2023, saw the long-awaited dedication of the church building for Grace of Christ Lutheran Church in Ulan-Ude, Buryatia! The worship service was led by Bishop Emeritus Arri Kugappi and the Congregation’s Senior Pastor Vladimir Nikiforov. During the dedication ceremony, they were joined by ELCIR … [Read more...]
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